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Neighborhood Services Division

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The Neighborhood Services Division (NSD) connects more than 250 neighborhoods to City Hall. We help residents organize, advocate, and improve their communities through civic education, registration, grants, cleanups, and expos.

Neighborhood Services Division — Building Stronger Communities Across Jackson

Core Work:

  • Government 101
  • Association Registration
  • Neighborhood Improvement Program
  • Community Clean Up Initiative
  • Planning & Neighborhood Expo

Call Us

Ester Ainsworth, Zoning Administrator NSD Manager
601-960-2001

Visit Us Here

Jackson City Hall, 219 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201

E-Mail

eainsworth@jacksonms.gov
How to Apply

Apply for Neighborhood Services Programs

Neighborhood Services programs are open to all registered neighborhood associations in the City of Jackson. Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1. Register Your Neighborhood Association
All associations must register through the City’s OpenGov portal. Registration requires:

  • Association name and boundary map
  • Leadership contact information
  • Uploaded bylaws or governance document

Step 2. Complete Government 101
At least one representative from your neighborhood must complete the Government 101 civic education course. This online training covers City departments, zoning, and service delivery.

Step 3. Apply for Programs
Once registered and trained, associations can apply for:

  • Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) small grants
  • Community Clean Up Initiative supplies/support
  • Expo vendor tables

Applications are submitted online through OpenGov. Deadlines are announced each spring.

Process:

  1. Register — Association signs up in OpenGov (icon: 🏠 map pin).
  2. Complete Government 101 — At least one leader trained (icon: 🎓).
  3. Apply — Submit forms for NIP grants, Clean Up support, Expo tables (icon: 📝).
  4. Funded — City approves and supports (icon: 💰).

Need Help?

  • Our staff can walk you through each step. Call 601-960-2001.
Documents

Neighborhood Services Forms 

  • Registration Forms
    • Neighborhood Association Registration (OpenGov link)
    • Sample Neighborhood Bylaws (PDF)

 

  • Government 101
    • Course Overview (PDF)
    • Certificate Request Form

 

  • Programs
    • Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Application
    • Community Clean Up Initiative Request
    • Expo Vendor Form